Activision Blizzard (ATVI)

2.         Stock Splits

In April 2003, the Board of Directors approved a three-for-two split of our outstanding common shares effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend.  The split was paid on June 6, 2003 to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2003.  In February 2004, the Board of Directors approved a second three-for-two split of our outstanding common shares effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend.  The split was paid on March 15, 2004 to shareholders of record as of February 23, 2004.  In February 2005, the Board of Directors approved a four-for-three split of our outstanding common shares effected in the form of a 33-1/3% stock dividend.  The split was paid March 22, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 7, 2005.  The par value of our common stock was maintained at the pre-split amount of $.000001.   The consolidated financial statements and Notes thereto, including all share and per share data, have been restated as if the stock splits had occurred as of the earliest period presented.

On March 7, 2005, in connection with our stock split, all shares of common stock held as treasury stock were formally cancelled and restored to the status of authorized but unissued shares of common Stock.